Description:CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BOX AND COVER UNMARKED of shallow circular outline with pull off cover, the body with linear borders with foliate details, the cover with central boss enclosing a dragon surrounded by trailing foliage and flowerheads 18cm diam, 12.9oz

Condition Report: even dark tone throughout the rims uneven in pace and with some larger dents the base and sides with areas of tear where now separated - two places cover decoration good with some scuffs to higher points

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